Diverticulosis refers to the diverticula in the intestines, small pouches or sacs that represent herniations of mucosa and sub mucosa in the muscular layer of the colon (Thaha & Williams, 2012). Diverticular disease is classified as ranging from: asymptomatic; symptomatic, uncomplicated diverticular disease; and complicated diverticular disease. The latter includes diverticulitis which can lead to […]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting between 10-15% of the population (Grundmann & Yoon, 2010) with multifaceted possible causes in both western medicine (WM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is not considered life threatening yet, as it is chronic and episodic, it impacts on health-related quality of life (Holloway, 2010; Ruepert […]